Complete question :
If rain is falling at 0.5 inches per hour and 1.5 inches have already accumulated, how many hours must have passed if there are
5 inches of rain? Create a linear equation that is a model for the rain that has accumulated. Select the two correct answers.
1.5 +0.5h = 5
0.5h +5 = 1.5
1.5h +0.5 = 5
0.5h +1.5 = 5
0.5 + 1.5h = 5
Answer:
1.5 +0.5h = 5
0.5h +1.5 = 5
Explanation:
Given that:
Rate of Rainfall = 0.5 in per hour
Already accumulated = 1.5 inches,
How many hours must have passed if there are 5 inches of rain
Rate of Rainfall = amount of Rainfall (in inches) / time (in hour)
0.5 = amount of Rainfall / h
Hence, amount of Rainfall = 0.5h
Total amount :
0.5h + already accumulated amount
If total amount = 5
Then equation becomes :
0.5h + 1.5 = 5.